By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu
If I Say I No Dey Do, I No Dey Do
— Nollywood Actress Victoria Inyama Speaks on FGM and Desire Control
Veteran Nollywood actress Victoria Inyama has sparked widespread reactions after opening up about her personal experience with female genital mutilation (FGM) and how it has shaped her life.
Speaking during an Instagram Live session with media personality Daddy Freeze, the actress revealed that she was circumcised at the age of five while living with her grandmother in the village.
Reflecting on the experience, Inyama described FGM as harmful, noting that it comes with lasting consequences.
However, she also shared a controversial perspective, stating that the procedure has influenced her ability to control her sexual desires as an adult.
According to her, the experience has instilled a level of discipline in her personal life.
She emphasized that she has maintained firm boundaries, suggesting that her ability to abstain from certain choices is something she attributes, in part, to that early experience.
Her remarks have since generated mixed reactions, especially as FGM remains widely condemned by health experts and human rights organizations due to its severe physical and psychological effects.
Inyama’s comments have reignited conversations around the practice, highlighting the tension between personal experiences and the broader global stance against FGM, while also drawing attention to the need for continued awareness and education.
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